It’s something you might not see every day, or even once in your life, but one man near Drayton Valley captured incredible video of a lynx hunting for its next meal.
Ken Nicholson captured video of a lynx climbing a tree to chase a squirrel on Thursday morning, just west of Drayton Valley.
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The video shows the athleticism of the cat, leaping from tree to tree to tree in hopes of catching the furry creature.
When the squirrel makes a quick exit, the lynx climbs part-way down the tree before jumping to the ground.
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It’s something Nicholson said he’s never seen before.
A lynx is a medium-sized cat with a short tail. They’re perhaps most recognizable by the tufts of black hair on the tips of their ears.
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